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Tampa woman keeps her brother’s memory alive with her resolve to support children’s cancer research.

Losing a loved one is never easy. Even when the death is anticipated, we’re never fully prepared for the onslaught of grief. However, as we navigate grief’s stages, at some juncture, we might become ready, willing, and able to turn loss into inspirational action… READ MORE

The Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp. (L.A.M.B.) started by Luana Martucci sister of the late Lawrence Martucci who passed away at the age of 6 years from the torture of cancer treatments he received from the age of 4 years old, from surgeries to radiation and chemotherapy, he had it all. Only later to die cancer free. L.A.M.B. has been supporting children’s cancer research for the last 5 years, donating over $150,000 particularly supporting a “Prevention” not a treatment to childhood leukemia…. READ MORE

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A NIGHT AT THE TROPICANA!

Come Enjoy A 1940’S Inspired Event To Benefit Pediatric Cancer Research! This Event Has Already Raised Over $100,000 And Every Year Gets Bigger And Better! Get Inspired And Dress In Style. Prizes Provided To The Best Dressed! Try Your Luck At The Gaming Tables And Don’t Forget Your Dancing Shoes! All Tickets Include Appetizers, Buffet, Coffee, Dessert, Wine And Beer (The Entire Evening!)

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A Night at the Tropicana – Published: April 5, 2017

Luana and Alex Paloma hosted A Night at the Tropicana to further pediatric oncologist Dr. Cameron Tebbi’s development of a childhood leukemia vaccine. “Prevention, not cure… we’re very close,” he said at the Latin nightclub-themed benefit in memory of his patient, Luana’s little brother, Lawrence A. Martucci…. READ MORE